Ragnar Nurkse

Politician

Birthday October 5, 1907

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Estonia

DEATH DATE May 6, 1959 (51)

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About

Estonian economist and policy maker who is best known for developing Ragnar Nurkse's balanced growth theory.

Before Fame

He was educated at the University of Tartu, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Vienna.

Trivia

He lectured at Universities throughout the United States and became a professor at Princeton University.

Family Life

He married American Harriet Berger in 1946.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as politician Juri Vilms.